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(a) If you palpate a soft, boggy fundus, what should your first action be? (b) What should you assess further? (c) What could a boggy uterus indicate?
Describe the approximate anatomic position where you would expect to find the fundus of the uterus at each of the time periods listed below.
a. immediately after delivery:
b. 12 hours after delivery:
c. 24 hours after delivery:
d. 2 days after delivery:
e. 6th day post-partum:
Explain the standardized method for estimating lochia after delivery.
a. Scant:
b. Light:
c. Moderate:
d. Heavy:
a) “Any estimation of lochial flow is inaccurate and incomplete without consideration of the time factor.” This is a HUGE consideration to remember in the clinical setting! (b) Explain what this means?
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What position should the patient assume in order to have her perineum assessed?
Describe how to care of an episiotomy / laceration. Be sure to address hygiene and pain control in your answer.
What is the ‘textbook definition’ of a post-partum hemorrhage? (Chapter 21) Hint: Your answer should include numerical values.
Post-partum hemorrhage may be indicated with the saturation of what number of pads in what time frame?
Medication therapy may be warranted in case of heavy post-partum bleeding. List 4 medications (including dose, route, & frequency) that may be used to control hemorrhaging.
The last ‘E’ in BUBBLE-HE stands for emotional status. How do we differentiate “baby blues” from postpartum depression (PPD without psychotic features)?
List some supplies that nurses may utilize to help breastfeeding women who encounter difficulties or discomfort.
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